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Compare English Toy Spaniel and Japanese Chin. Which is better: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese?
Name | English Toy Spaniel | Japanese Chin | Pekingese |
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Origins | England | Japan | China |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 134 | 108 | 88 |
Reviews | 0 | 4 | 3 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | King Charles Spaniel |
Japanese Spaniel Chin |
Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? Which is the smallest dog, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Japanese Chin? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese weight comparison: | Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg) | 4-15 pounds (2-7 kg) | 8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg) | 9.5 pounds (4.5 kg) | 9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese height comparison: | 12-13 inches (30-33 cm) | 7-11 inches (18-28 cm) | 6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) | 9 inches (23 cm) | 7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm) |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $300-$500 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | Frequent: The English Toy Spaniel is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Trainability
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese trainability comparison. | English Toy Spaniel dogs are quite easy to train. | Japanese Chin dogs are quite easy to train. | Pekingese dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. | Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. | Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are average defenders. | Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. | Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Loving Happy Affectionate Gentle Reserved |
Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Loyal |
Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Japanese Chin dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Pekingese dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | High: English Toy Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Japanese Chin dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese social needs comparison: | English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Japanese Chin dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Pekingese dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the English Toy Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. | Japanese Chin dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Japanese Chin dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese playfulness comparison: | Average: English Toy Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Pekingeses don't really like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | Average to High: The English Toy Spaniel is a vocal breed. | Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Pekingese is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | Very house-friendly dog the English Toy Spaniel breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | English Toy Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Japanese Chin dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Japanese Chin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 English Toy Spaniel bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Chin bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pekingese bite force: Weak. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The English Toy Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese mouthiness comparison: | English Toy Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Japanese Chin dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese health problems comparison: |
Legg-perthes Disease Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Umbilical Hernias Retinal Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Cleft Palate Hydrocephalus Seborrhea Fused Toes |
Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Entropion Heart Disease |
Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Intervertebral Disk Disease Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Ectopic Cilia Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The English Toy Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Life Expectancy
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese lifespan comparison. How long do English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin and Pekingese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-14 years The average lifespan of English Toy Spaniel: 12 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pekingese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese energy level comparison: | English Toy Spaniel dogs are low-energy dogs. | Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | English Toy Spaniel dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs need a lot of sleep. | Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Toy Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese coat comparison: | Feathered | Feathered | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin and Pekingese color? |
Blenheim Ruby Black & Tan Black & White |
Black White Sable Lemon |
Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese grooming comparison: | Average: The English Toy Spaniel requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or {name3 shedding: | English Toy Spaniel dogs shed moderately. | Japanese Chin dogs shed moderately. | Pekingese dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | Medium ⏺ The English Toy Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The English Toy Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets. | Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Pekingese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? Which dog is more friendly? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Japanese Chin dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Japanese Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Japanese Chin dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? | English Toy Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Japanese Chin dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? |
Yes English Toy Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Japanese Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Pekingese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No English Toy Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pekingese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | English Toy Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people. | Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people. | Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: English Toy Spaniel or Japanese Chin or Pekingese? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese? | Not really English Toy Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can English Toy Spaniel and Japanese Chin and Pekingese have? | 3-5 puppies | 1-3 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
English Toy Spaniel vs Japanese Chin vs Pekingese Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Pekingese Club Of America |
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